On the latest installment of #XpressO2, 5-Minute #Atari5200 #GameReviews, I do a #deepdive on #bountybobstrikesback!, which was released after the North American #videogamecrash in 1983. This game, rather, came out in 1985 as a sequel to #Miner2049er, where you're tasked with 'claiming' sections of mines, avoiding monsters & terrible traps, and more! How does the... Continue Reading →
01.01.25 Tony Barnes (RetroNinja) Announces 4 New Games Coming in 2025! To a Console Near You. Plus: BCB Q&A! (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this episode of #AtariNewsline, I'm kicking off the year with a HUGE new #gaming story involving #TonyBarnes aka @retroninja3360, who JUST announced that he will be releasing 4 (yes, count 'em, FOUR!) new #games in 2025! These include: #BPMBoy (on other consoles outside the #AtariVCS, where it is currently... Continue Reading →
12.30.24 ATARI Year End Review 2024 / What Was Your Favorite Moment? (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, I give my full #yearend #review for #Atari in 2024! I take a look at the #news articles I've posted & remarked about the past year, including #MyArcade #GamestationPro updates, #Atari7800Plus, #DigitalEclipse, #NightdiveStudio, #FatalRun2089, #BaudDay 2024, #Atari400Mini launch, #Intellivision #games aquisitions, #ThatAtariShow, #TimLapetino going to work... Continue Reading →
12.27.24 Atari Theatre Vol 6: ATARI LYNX (Commercials, Promos & Homebrew Videos, 1989-2024) (Atari Newsline Special)
n this episode of #AtariTheatre, an #AtariNewsline #sp;ecial, I peel back the covers on the #AtariLynx, the most underrated 16-bit #handheld #gamingconsole of our time! It was introduced in the late 80's & quickly became a powerfhouse of fantastic titles, from #CaliforniaGames to #BatmanReturns, rarities such as #Battlezone & more! I also discuss some essential... Continue Reading →
12.26.24 XPO2: (Ep7) Deep Dive! “Super Breakout” (1982) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Min Atari 5200 Game Reviews)
On this #deepdive! double episode of #XpressO2, #Atari5200 #GameReviews, I play #SuperBreakout, a pack-in title for the console back in 1982. It's a port of the famous #sequel to #Breakout, which was created by #SteveWozniak, co-creator of #applecomputers. It's the classic brick busting game of #Atari lore. How did this pack-in version compare to the... Continue Reading →
12.22.24 Ristretto 1 (BCB’s Short Takes) “Caverns of Mars 2600” For Atari 2600, 2600+, 7800 & 7800+!
On this first episode of #Ristretto, #BCB's #shorttakes on #Atari #games & products, I'm reviewing #CavernsofMars by @Atari, and programmed by John Champeu of #champgames! This is a fantastic shooter with punchy graphics, great sound & huge replayability value! Let's check out some #gameplay & discuss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZnYvzA8204 Check on 'Caverns of Mars' on Atari.com: https://atari.com/products/caverns-of...
12.21.24 BCB 154: OUTLAW & SAVE MARY (Atari 7800+ Game Review Series, V6) w/ Fanny on Tech!
He's Back. He's Bold. He's British. It's #FannyOnTech! #UK #Tech #Influencer, formerly a #childstar of the #80s in the #UK! He's a little long in the tooth but Fanny plays #Outlaw & #SaveMary on the #Atari7800Plus! These are 2 new releases from #Atari! For use with the #Atari2600, #Atari2600Plus, #Atari7800 & #Atari7800Plus! Is it any... Continue Reading →
12.19.24 BCB 153: CAVERNS OF MARS & REALSPORTS COLLECTION (Atari 7800+ Game Review Series, V.5) w/ Fanny on Tech!
On this 5th installment of new #AtariPlus#games for the #Atari7800Plus, #Atari2600Plus & other #Atari consoles, this time, #FannyonTech (#UK#Tech Influencer, 80's #ChildActor & #Superstar) is BACK! His plane didn't take off yesterday like planned (no thanks to Pamela!) and he's back! This time, he's taking a look at the next 2 #games in @Atari's #retro... Continue Reading →
12.17.24 That Atari Show 86: “Three Cheers for Atari!” (Obsidian Contraption, BCB & Brian Childers)
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, it's #ThreeCheers for #Atari! What does a #musician & #gameDev, a #Mayor for a #web3 based community & a #contentcreator have in common? In this episode, I sit down with 2 unique friends who I share something in common with.. We all love #Atari, and we each just got the... Continue Reading →
12.16.24 BCB 151: “Berzerk’ & ‘Frenzy’ on the Atari 7800+! (Atari 7800+ Review Week, Volume 3) w/ 8-Bit Bubba
This time on #BCB, #8BitBubba (Ballistik's #doppelganger) takes over! He comes across #Berzerk & #Frenzy, two NEW titles by @Atari, released alongside the #7800plus! These are modern #homebrew ports of #classic #games! These games almost seemed suited to be reviewd by a crazed #megalomaniac roommate & 1st-2nd cousin type! That's right! It's him! He's baaaaack!... Continue Reading →